Informative Speech Rubric

Informative Speech with Research Evaluation Sheet

Speaker_______________________ Topic_____________________ Time_______

5 Topic (significant and limited) yes/no/marginal Comments:

10 Organization
All parts of the outline are clear yes/no/marginal

5 Introduction
Attention-getter interesting/average/weak/none
Thesis clear/marginal/not clear/none
Preview of Main Points well organized/weak/none

15 Body
Transitions smooth/adequate/weak or not enough or none
Main ideas well-supported/adequate/weak
Research Citations spoken/none strong/adequate/weak

5 Conclusion
Summary strong/adequate/weak/none
Final impression strong/adequate/weak/none

5 Content
Coverage of topic thorough/adequate/weak
Presentation of main ideas logical/adequate/confusing

15 Delivery
Rate normal/fast/slow
Volume normal/loud/soft
Eye Contact consistent/sometimes/never
Enthusiasm above average/adequate/lacking/none
Facial Expressions appropriate/average/deadpan
Gestures Natural/mechanical/distracting/lacking/none
Articulation good/adequate/weak
Pronunciation good/adequate/weak
Vocal Pauses None/few/many
Tone/vocal variety appropriate/marginal/monotone
Word choice clear/specific/marginal/inappropriate
Dress/Grooming appropriate/needs improvement/inappropriate


60 Total Score: